Rental Equipment Technician

Rental Equipment Technician – Louisiana Position: Rental Equipment Technician Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Salary: $60,000 – $72,000 yearly range, based on experience, skills, education and training. Overtime is typically calculated after 8 hours worked per day. Responsibilities Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on all components of heavy rental equipment including engines, power trains, hydraulics and fuel systems. Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical schematics, and other specifications to determine repair method. Replace or repair defective components, using hand tools, gauges and testing equipment. Assemble and install electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment using hand or power tools. Rebuild, install and align pump assemblies utilizing safe rigging methods. Create, track and formalize work order documents on a timely basis. Be flexible with changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of 3 years of field experience. Strong mechanical aptitude. Basic understanding of hand tools. Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Own required tool inventory or be ready to participate in Louisiana Cat Tooling Program. Strong customer service skills and safety‑first mentality. Job Facts Shift schedule: Monday‑Friday 7am‑5pm; may require work outside standard hours. Work environment: physical movement, lifting, squatting, bending, climbing; exposure to weather extremes and rotating mechanical parts. Physical Demands Stand, use hands to reach, lift up to 75 lbs, endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting; exert push/pull forces with arms and operate field service vehicle with GVW Work Environment Indoors around moving mechanical parts; may be exposed to inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, chemicals, high‑pressure water and high‑speed rotating equipment. Benefits Health, Dental, Vision and $50,000 Company‑Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health). Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance. Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life, and additional voluntary policies. 401(k) Plan with Company Match. Paid Holidays & Vacation. Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000. Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances. Employee Discounts. Credit Union. Technician Career Development Program – Shop & Field Service Training. Safety Compliance Strict compliance with PPE safety regulations. Compliance with all federal, state and local safety and company regulations. Follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures. Drug‑free workplace (marijuana and THC prohibited). Equal Employment Opportunity Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans. Louisiana Cat uses E‑Verify and complies with I‑9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires. Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) and its affiliates are drug‑free workplaces; the post‑offer, pre‑employment process includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre‑employment physical/fit‑for‑duty assessments. #J-18808-Ljbffr Louisiana Cat